HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Other Nursing Schools in Houston

    HouTx replied to nursing212's topic in School, College Programs

    BSN & ADN programs in Houston are so competitive right now - chances of getting a 'second chance' are very slim unless there are some very unusual extenuating circumstances.
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    Voice Recorders for Lectures

    HouTx replied to AngChick03's topic in General Students

    Make sure you have formal permission to record prior to attempting this. When you record, you are impinging on the privacy of others - the instructor is not the only person who speaks during a class,...
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    HELP!Community Health bachelors degree vs. possible associates degree in nursing?

    HouTx replied to raquiqui94's topic in General Students

    I don't want you to get the idea that Community Health is a stepping stone... Sorry but Community Health is NOT very similar to nursing. Nothing is. Nursing is the Liberal Arts of Healthcare. It's...
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    any advice?

    HouTx replied to iselamunoz_13's topic in General Students

    Congrats on You!!! You're obviously a smartie, because they are extremely competitive. I'm an alumna - MSN 91. TMC (Texas Medical Center) is an enormous complex with a lot of schools and students....
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    Vaping as opposed to cigarettes?

    HouTx replied to Carpediem1012's topic in General Students

    Just came across an article -- drat, can't find link -- patient presented with pulmonary fungal infection but no clear method of exposure. Investigation revealed it was eCig. So, just like hookahs...
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    Lost and confused. Would appreciate any advice!

    HouTx replied to e1234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "Just one question, is this the same with all the nursing schools (the clean slate)?" Nursing schools are not standardized at all. Each school may handle grade calculations and pre-requisites...
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    how much hire level math is required for nursing?

    HouTx replied to AspiringRN27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just wanted to chime in re: application of Statistics knowledge in the workplace. Quality Improvement is not just a catchphrase any longer.... it is an essential requirement. In order to...
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    Thoughts about being a part of the first cohort

    HouTx replied to vulpecula's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Given the shortage of qualified faculty, I think the biggest concern would be the quality of faculty in any 'start up'. As PP pointed out, there are a lot of kinks to work out with any new endeavor,...
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    Bachelors in a non nursing field and need advice on getting my BSN

    HouTx replied to akt09b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    All states have very specific requirements for awarding degrees that will include some 'core' courses that are not necessarily related to the major. For instance, in Texas, you can't get a bachelor's...
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    NRP required BEFORE hire?

    HouTx replied to stargurl2006's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There are online options for the didactic portion of NRP... googling should bring them up for you. Good
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    Difficult co-worker

    HouTx replied to GM1928's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Suggest you move into Conflict Management 101 mode. First step is always to have a crucial conversation with the other person(s). This a widely-accepted process & technique for managing...
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    Any quick tips

    HouTx replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    PP's have all offered wonderful advice. I'd just like to add. This situation is SCREAMING "patient safety issue" to me. Poor communication is at the heart of the vast majority of avoidable...
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    Does My Dream Job Exist

    HouTx replied to momwifenurse021406's topic in Nursing Career

    Nope - haven't heard of a job like this. I have heard of some OB case managers who work with high-risk patients (teen moms), but their jobs require travel to client homes to conduct assessments in...
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    Leaving the JD behind for a RN --> NP?

    HouTx replied to CrimJ2BRN's topic in Nursing Career

    PP was absolutely correct re: currently, the ROI for Law School is much worse than Nursing. There has been a lot of information in the news on the plight of newby lawyers. That being said - you don't...
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    TWU Houston vs. UTH

    HouTx replied to AGACNPTX's topic in Texas Nursing

    There is a huge advantage to attending UT-Houston. Students at any of the Texas Medical Center schools can cross-enroll in courses. That's how I (UT MSN student at the time) was able to take an...
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    Education of Nurses in the United States

    HouTx replied to irenedelapaz's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Quote " there is no truth in a belief that a hospital staffed only with BSN delivers a better health care system than those with a diversity of nurses. " Sorry - but you are mistaken. There is...
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    Technology in Nursing

    HouTx replied to rose89's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE the super beds . . . with built-in scales, auto-turn, etc. They add tremendous value in terms of safety and quality. EHRs... not so much - poorly designed systems with horrible user...
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    One Strike for Massachusetts!

    HouTx replied to Esme12's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well Done MNA!!! It's such a shame that all of our important mandates for clinical quality and patient safety have come from the outside. In a better world, clinicians would be in the driver's seat...
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    NY Med - a great reminder about social media and nursing

    HouTx replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Students

    Wonderful reminder. Even in the days before Social Media (yeah, back in the stone age) employees were prohibited from putting themselves into any sort of public situation (political rally, news...
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    stepping stones school diploma real?

    HouTx replied to peytonelaina1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Suggest you get a GED - I think that it's accepted by most colleges & will make you FAFSA
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    Online vs. In class?

    HouTx replied to BSNMeme2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a little confused. You're living in a dorm now - taking pre-requisites at a school that does not have a nursing program? You're going to be taking online courses (from a different school) in...
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    The Pressure is on!!!

    HouTx replied to Mommy1990's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry you're feeling so much stress - and you haven't even gotten into a program yet. I don't think it would be beneficial for you to 'campaign' by contacting the admissions people. Admission...
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    Texas nurses, question!

    HouTx replied to tarotale's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you're going to be employed in a hospital that is large enough to be able to fund an ED internship - it's a pretty good bet that they have a very well-defined compensation structure that dictates...
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    Does Texas BON allow RN's to apply eyelashes?

    HouTx replied to Tinkerbellcb's topic in Nursing Career

    It's odd that I know this... I'm assuming that you're referring to eyelash extensions, correct? Because otherwise - just gluing on false eyelashes or applying mascara would be done by makeup...
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    First Job

    HouTx replied to Elk.rn's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm assuming that you're referring to Community Based Residential Facility - essentially, an assisted living environment, right? You'll need to refer to your state's Nurse Practice Act for specific...